Pioneer of introducing PILs and former CJI PN Bhagwati passes away in New Delhi

Posted on: 16-06-2017 , 11:52:AM | DY365 Bureau

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June 16, 2017- Pioneer of introducing the concept of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) and former Chief Justice of India PN Bhagwati breathed his last late Friday night in New Delhi after prolonged illness.

The funeral will be held on June 17.

The 17th Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhagwati remained on the highest judicial post between July 1985 and December 1986. He also served as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court and was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in July 1973.

As a Supreme Court judge, Justice Bhagwati introduced the concepts of public interest litigation (PIL) and absolute liability to the Indian judicial system.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Justice of India PN Bhagwati. Mr Modi said that he made the judicial system more accessible.

“Deepest condolences on demise of former CJI PN Bhagwati , his contribution to judicial system shall always be remembered,” tweeted President Pranab Mukherjee.